High schools students in Saskatchewan thinking of attending Sask Polytechnic after graduating have two new dual credit courses to consider for the winter 2024 semester, namely Intro to Business and Intro to Sport Management.
“We are very excited to introduce high school students to some of our School of Business courses this upcoming winter,” said Kirsten Downey, acting associate dean of the School of Business.
“By removing a financial barrier, Sask Polytech is pleased to equip more students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in both their academic pursuits and future endeavours.”
These dual credit opportunities have been added to a host of courses already available to high schoolers, which can be reviewed at saskpolytech.ca/admissions/resources/dual-credit.aspx.
Enrolment is open for the two free dual credit courses in the School of Business. High school students who successfully complete a dual credit course will earn a high school credit and receive credit for the course from Sask Polytech to put toward future programs.
The new, free dual credit School of Business courses for the winter 2024 semester are:
- BUS 104: Introduction to Business (Entrepreneurship 20)
- MGMT 108: Introduction to Sport Management (Introduction to Sport Management 30)
Sask Polytech's dual credit courses have received approval from Saskatchewan's Ministry of Education. This program allows for greater flexibility in the delivery of secondary-level courses and provides more opportunities for students to explore and develop their interests, aptitudes, and skills. Sask Polytech has worked closely with ministry officials to ensure that its dual credit offerings align with secondary courses.
“Dual credit courses are a great avenue for students to feel better prepared for the next step in their education journey because they explore potential career paths before enroling in a full-time program,” Downey noted.
In addition to what they learn in the classroom, students develop time management skills as they learn to balance their high school workload with post-secondary level coursework. Through their participation in dual credit learning, students can also potentially reduce tuition costs and the time needed to complete a certificate or diploma.
The winter 2024 semester begins January 2024. Learn more about free dual credit courses at Sask Polytech at saskpolytech.ca/dualcredit or email Twyla Verhelst at [email protected] with any questions. Emails should include name, contact information, and that the student is interested in exploring dual credit options.
In response to some providers blocking access to Canadian news on their platforms, our website, MooseJawToday.com will continue to be your source for hyper-local Moose Jaw news. Bookmark MooseJawToday.com and sign up for our free online newsletter to read the latest local developments.
